HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-2000 MOUNDS VIEW CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting January 13 , 2000
1 . Call to Order - The meeting was called to order by Chair Julie Olsen
410at 7: 15 . The meeting was held at the Mermaid Bowling Alley, Main
Floor, banquet room, as posted.
2 . Roll Call - Present - .J. Olsen, J. Miller, B. Doty, R. Stigney, B. Laube,
R. Marty, M. Malrick, R. Oman, J. Thomas , M. Grommesh,
B. Werner, S. Robinson, K. MacRunnels
Absent - D, Wuorii,; R, Smieja
3. Approval of Minutes - Motion by M. Grommesh, second by B. Doty to
approve the minutes of Oct. 14, 1999 .
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
Motion by B. Doty, second by M. Grommesh to approve the minutes
of Nov. 11 , 1999. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
4. Reports of the Chair - Kathy MacRunnels is a newly appointed member
of the Charter Commission.
Chair J. Olsen introduced Attorney Ray Faircy who spoke regarding
the responsibilities of the Charter Commission. He also addressed
the issue of changes to the Charter and how they may be made.
5. Reports of members or committees - none
6. Unfinished business
Regarding Chapter 5 of the Charter, Section 5.05 Intiative
1111 Motion by M. Grommesh, second by B. Doty - We recommend to the City
Council to delete the nine references to "or resolution" and
authorize the formal draft by the Charter Commission Chair and the
Secretary to be forwarded to the City Clerk-Administrator.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
Regarding Chapter 5 of the Charter, Section 5 .07 Referendum
Motion by M. Grommesh, second by J. Thomas - We recommend to the City
Council to delete the four references to "or referendum" and authorize
the formal draft by the Charter Commission Chair and the Secretary to
be forwarded to the City Clerk-Administrator.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
Regarding Chapter 3 of the Charter, Section 3 .04 Ordinances, Resolutions
and Motions,- Subdivision I.
Motion by M. Grommesh, second by R. Stigney - We recommend to the City
Council to strike the words "by ordinance or". and add "or a more
restrictive City ordinance" after the words "state law" and authorize
the formal draft by the Charter Commission Chair and the Secretary
to be forwarded to the City Clerk-Administrator.
APPROVED 11 ayes, 1 abstentio
Motion by J. Thomas, second by R. Marty - The Charter Commission
recommends to the City Council that Section 4.02, of the. Charter,
Filing for Office, Subdivisions 1 , 2 , 3 ,4, not be changed at this
time. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
Motion by B. Laube, second by B. Doty to pass Charter Commission
Resolution 2000-4, relating to Charter Section 3 .01 , Council Meetings,
4110 Subdivions 1 , 2, 3, as ame:ndM and authorize the formal draft by the
Charter Commission Chair and the Secretary to be forwarded to the City
Clerk-Administrator. APPROVED 12 ayes, 1 nay
Minutes Jan. 13 , 2000 - Continued.
7. New Business -
Motion by B. Doty, second R. Stigney requesting the City Clerk 410
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Administrator to ask the City Attorney to write to the Charter
Commission giving an opinion concerning Section 10.03 of the
Charter dealing with public hearings regarding changes in
franchise fees .
APPROVED 12 ayes , l abstentior.
Motion B. Doty, second M.Grommesh to meet February 10, 6: 30-8 : 30
at the Ramsey County Library in Mounds View.
APPROVED, 12 ayes , 1 nay
8 . Adjournment - 10: 55 p.m.
Next Charter Commission meeting February 10, 6: 30-8 : 30
Ramsey County Library, Mounds View
Submitted by
Jean Miller, Secretary
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